Guidebook for Franz Josef Glacier
Food Scene
Found next to the Supermarket. Open from 7.30am till late daily. Fantastic South East Asian dishes and very good burgers. Fresh food made daily in the food cabinet.
18 locals recommend
SnakeBite Brewery
28 Main RdFound next to the Supermarket. Open from 7.30am till late daily. Fantastic South East Asian dishes and very good burgers. Fresh food made daily in the food cabinet.
Parks & Nature
It's a river of ice that tumbles from the highest peaks of NZ. From Travels Rest is is about 8 km to the Franz Josef Glacier carpark. From there a 1.5 hr easy valley walk.
22 locals recommend
Franz Josef / Waiau
It's a river of ice that tumbles from the highest peaks of NZ. From Travels Rest is is about 8 km to the Franz Josef Glacier carpark. From there a 1.5 hr easy valley walk.
Sightseeing
Built in 1931, which is pretty old for South Westland, this little church is well worth a walk to.
St James Anglican Church
Built in 1931, which is pretty old for South Westland, this little church is well worth a walk to.
About 30 minutes drive from Travels Rest you will find Okarito. A little see side village. Easy Beach Access, Check out the Okarito Trig Walk. The village is at the base of the largest natural lagoon in the island. www.doc.govt.nz for more info,
10 locals recommend
Okarito
About 30 minutes drive from Travels Rest you will find Okarito. A little see side village. Easy Beach Access, Check out the Okarito Trig Walk. The village is at the base of the largest natural lagoon in the island. www.doc.govt.nz for more info,